School Counselor - Secondary - Long-Term Substitute

Position: School Counselor - Secondary - Long-Term Substitute
Location: Downingtown High School East
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: Approx. January 5, 2026 - End of 25-26 School Year
 

Downingtown Area School District is excited to announce an opening for all certified secondary school counselors for the 2025-2026 school year. We currently have a long-term substitute contract available at Downingtown High School East. The approximate start date for this position will be January 5th - End of 25-26 School Year.
 

Job Summary: The school counselor promotes the overall development of students from kindergarten to twelfth grade in the academic, career, and personal/social areas.

Qualifications:

• Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited college or university and hold a proper Pennsylvania certification for the position
• Required to complete all IB training
• Proficiency in use of technology for individual or group demonstration or communication
• Must be able to flex and vary hours to accommodate needs of students, parents, and other teachers
• Possesses effective interpersonal skills with the ability to interface diplomatically with teachers, administrators, parents, students, and outside organizations
• Demonstrates effective communication skills to provide accurate information to others and to obtain, give, and follow directions
• Demonstrates ability to provide good judgment, planning, and human relations skills, as well as be required to work under periods of stress due to the level of the position responsibility
• Follows the standard of member conduct as stated in the PA Code of Professional Practice and Conduct for Educators
• Possess the skills necessary to effectively implement the district guidance curriculum
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Guides students through the development of educational, career, & personal plans through implementation of district counseling curriculum and other strategies.
• Consults with staff in implementing the assigned tasks and services.
• Counsels individual and/or small groups of students with presenting concerns.
• Uses accepted theories & techniques appropriate to school counseling.
• Consults and conferences with parents/guardians, staff, administrators, agencies, and others to enhance ongoing work with students.
• Uses an effective process for referring students and others toward special programs and services within and outside of the district.
• Coordinates with appropriate Intervention Counselor, School Social Worker, Attendance Officer, and caseworker to follow up and/or return to school transition. Participates in the coordination of the building’s standardized testing programs.
• Interprets test and other appraisal results when necessary.
• Uses other sources of student data appropriately for assessment purposes.
• Works with Probation officers & the Juvenile Court system when necessary.
• Oversees & maintains accurate student records.
• Adheres to district policies & procedures.
• Adheres to professional, ethical, and legal standards.
• Participates in educational team meetings including Child Study, Pre-referral and Multidisciplinary Teams, SAP Team.
• Serves as a member of the Gifted Multidisciplinary Team
• Responsible for collating, completing, and submitting of referrals for multidisciplinary evaluations.
• Participates in Interagency Team meetings when requested.
• Serves as a member of the IEP meetings.

Salary 2025-2026 School Year:
Placement upon salary scale is dependent upon education and years of teaching service.

Schedule:
7.5 hours per day based upon district-approved calendar
Up to 191 days per year, plus up to 3 days of orientation for professional employees during first year of employment